Understanding The Basics Of Debt Collection And Bankruptcy
Call: 888-297-6203 Personal bankruptcy can be filed under chapter 7 (liquidation) or chapter 13 (repayment plan). All your non-exempt property is liquidated in the former, and unsecured nonpriority debts like credit card debt, medical bills, personal loans, etc., are discharged. In chapter 13, the debts are reorganized and paid through a 3-5 years repayment plan. The secured, priority, and unsecured non-priority creditors are paid in that order. The bankruptcy filing puts an automatic stay in place, which prevents any type of collection action by creditors. Car loans and mortgages are secured debts. The creditors can repossess the property [...]